The Rio Olympics officially began Friday, when the Olympic torch was carried into Maracana Stadium to light the Olympic cauldron. The games will last the two weeks until the closing ceremony on August 21. During that period, 301 gold medals will be awarded to the winners.
Opening Ceremony Light Show of the Rio 2016 Olympics at Maracana Stadium
Opening ceremony of the Rio 2016 Olympics at Maracana Stadium.
Opening ceremony of the Rio 2016 Olympics at Maracana Stadium.
Opening ceremony of the Rio 2016 Olympics at Maracana Stadium.
Opening ceremony of the Rio 2016 Olympics at Maracana Stadium.
Opening ceremony of the Rio 2016 Olympics at Maracana Stadium.
Opening ceremony of the Rio 2016 Olympics at Maracana Stadium.
Opening ceremony of the Rio 2016 Olympics at Maracana Stadium.
Opening ceremony of the Rio 2016 Olympics at Maracana Stadium.
Opening ceremony of the Rio 2016 Olympics at Maracana Stadium.
Opening ceremony of the Rio 2016 Olympics at Maracana Stadium.